High and slow ball on the backhand side

Table Tennis Strokes and Technique

Last updated 11 years ago

Urvang Joshi

Urvang Joshi Asked 11 years ago

Hi guys,

I'm usually able to play top-spin using both fore-hand and back-hand when the ball is at a comfortable height.

However, I find it very awkward if I get a ball on my backhand side, which is around shoulder-to-head height and is slow (for example, this may happen when someone returns my top spin).

What should be my position and technique for returning such a ball?


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Urvang,

Your best option is to step around quickly and make a forehand smash or topspin with this height of ball.  Because the ball is higher it will give you enough time to step around.


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Urvang Joshi

Urvang Joshi Posted 11 years ago

Thanks Alois,

That makes perfect sense. Will try it out next time!



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